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200 memberships at new leisure centre sell in first week
The new Cath Thom Leisure Centre, operated by Hyndburn Leisure, has sold 200 memberships in its first week ahead of its opening
I tried a Space-themed dining experience involving a blindfold and headphones
Here's what Regional Editor Richard Duggan thought of his journey to 'Space' at the brand's Deansgate venue
Homeless sex offender gets roof over head as he's jailed for order breach
A sex offender who failed to notify police that he was homeless on a weekly basis has been jailed
Cocaine fuelled dangerous driver smashed into parked cars in police chase
A speeding motorist being pursued by police crashed into a number of parked cars while high on cocaine and uninsured.
Faith and community shine at Accrington’s Milaad procession
Accrington’s annual Milaad procession brought masjids, families, and local businesses together in a joyful celebration of unity and faith.
Met Office forecast for West Lancashire this weekend
The Met Office has forecast a mix of rain and sunshine for West Lancashire this weekend
Met Office issues weather forecast for East Lancashire this weekend
The Met Office has issued a detailed weather forecast for East Lancashire, covering Saturday and Sunday.
Lancashire PCC welcomes government proposals to reform driver fitness rules
Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed Government proposals to introduce reforms to driver medical fitness rules
Steam locomotive famed by children's TV show delights Blackburn rail enthusiasts
A steam locomotive that has regularly featured on children’s television delighted rail enthusiasts in Blackburn earlier this week
Controversial waste project sent back to council bosses
Burnley Council’s controversial plans for a new waste transfer station have been sent back to senior councillors after a debate by a special committee.
Celebrations at mosques to mark Prophet’s birthday
Over the weekend events in Blackburn will take place to celebrate the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
The ‘homely and intimate’ Italian restaurant that's loved by Good Food Guide
‘Homely and intimate’ Italian restaurant praised by Good Food Guide reviewer
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McLaren F1 arm valued at over £3bn in stake sale
The McLaren Formula One team is to be valued at over £3bn in a deal that will reap a stellar return for the investors which helped bail out its parent company during the pandemic.
British woman stabbed to death in Cambodia over 'love triangle', police say
A British woman has been stabbed to death in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, police have said.
Labour plans to 'overhaul broken asylum system'
After a summer dominated by criticism over the small boats crisis and asylum hotels, Labour says it's planning to overhaul the "broken" asylum system.
Man stabbed to death after 'altercation involving two men and a woman', police say
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was fatally stabbed in Luton, Bedfordshire, on Sunday.